Shervin is a partner in Reed Smith's private funds formation group, based in the London office. He has particular experience advising fund managers on all aspects of the establishment, structuring and operation of a wide range of private investment funds, including in the private equity, private credit, infrastructure, growth capital and venture capital asset classes. In addition, Shervin advises fund managers on their internal matters, including management vehicle set-up and structuring and carried interest arrangements, as well as their co-investment activities.
Shervin has extensive experience advising institutional investors making investments into, and co-investments alongside, private investment funds. He also advises investors on bespoke arrangements, including separate managed accounts. Shervin has a particular understanding of investors’ requirements, having completed secondments with several institutional investors, including the Universities Superannuation Scheme in London and the European Investment Fund in Luxembourg.
Shervin has been recognised as showing “a great understanding of what a private funds client needs in a law firm and has a key role in getting difficult fundraisings across the line", he “provides thoughtful and comprehensive analysis – he is a good mix of technical and commercial and provides creative solutions. He is incredibly responsive and user-friendly, so can be relied upon to conduct amicable negotiations with counterparties.” by The Legal 500 UK, Private Funds.
As part of his role, Shervin regularly works alongside our regulatory and tax teams in the UK and the United States.
